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Woodrat Field Technician: California

The University of Nevada, Reno is seeking 2-3 field technicians to assist in collecting data to estimate movement, densities, and site occupancy of two woodrat species along a secondary contact zone near San Miguel, CA. The technicians will primarily be trapping and collaring woodrats and entering data, working both independently and directly with other technicians and the PhD student directing the project.

Weather permitting, traps will be opened at dusk and checked approximately six hours later with the moving of traps occurring during the early morning. Technicians must be flexible to last minute schedule changes and exhibit a positive attitude. This is not a Monday-Friday, 9-5 job. Work will largely occur at night and hours will vary day to day – whatever is required to finish the work accurately. Technicians should generally expect to work a 6 days on/1 day off schedule, though off days may not occur on the same day each week.

Technicians will be required to carry traps, navigate and geolocate through dense brush, handle woodrats, collar and track animals, take morphometric measurements, take non-invasive genetic samples, collect fecal samples, collect fleas and ticks, and take accurate notes while processing animals. Finally, the technician must be observant and must be able to identify woodrats and distinguish their middens or be able to pick up these skills quickly. Excellent verbal communication skills are required, as is a positive attitude towards supporting the team to achieve project outcomes.

Project will run from early April through late-July/early-August 2026. Salary: $3,000/month.

Qualifications: Applicants must have a valid driver’s license and ideally their own vehicle for personal use.

Technician will ideally:

Have small mammal trapping experience (woodrat experience is a plus)

Possess knowledge and ability to identify small mammals

Experience maintaining clear communication with off-site supervisors

Experience using GPS and contact collars on wild populations

Be able to maintain detailed, organized notes

Be able to maintain communication to support team morale and shared achievements

Be able to navigate dense vegetation and mark waypoints with a GPS unit

Be physically fit enough to walk multiple miles a day, sometimes with heavy bags of traps and other supplies, and the ability to remain on their feet for most the day

Be observant, a quick learner, and have an interest in small mammals/wildlife

Be able to deal with temperature extremes (both hot and cold)

Adaptable to an extremely varied sleep schedule

Please submit a cover letter, CV, and contact information for three references (phone and email) by email to Anita Pilar Montero (amontero@unr.edu) and Marjorie Matocq (mmatocq@unr.edu).  Applications reviewed as they are received.

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Research interns are needed to assist in an ongoing study of reproductive modes of the Eurasian common lizard, Zootoca vivipara.

Z. vivipara is a small insectivorous lizard with a broad palearctic distribution, with both oviparous and viviparous lineages extant in its European heartland. We study the ecology, behaviour and evolution of this fascinating species using a unique natural experiment site based in southern Austria. The project is organised by an international team of researchers based at the University of Glasgow (UK) and the University of Ljubljana (SI) led by Professor Kathryn Elmer at the School of Biodiversity, One Health and Veterinary Medicine in Glasgow.

Internships will run between May and September 2025. We are looking for interns who can commit for an extended period, usually 2-3 months. In your application, note what dates you will be available.

We are seeking interns with an interest in herpetology, ecology and/or evolution and who are very keen for gaining experience in the field. Duties will include assisting in all aspects of fieldwork at the site, including but not limited to collection of wild lizards by hand or lasso, recording and measurement, care and husbandry, assisting with experiments, driving to and from field sites and other locations, and contributing to communal camping and household tasks. Full training will be provided. There may also be opportunity for leading or contributing to your own project within the team.

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All main expenses (food, camping/accommodation fees, and other) and travel costs up to intra-European value will be covered. Travel insurance will be provided including urgent medical care. We can welcome team members from anywhere in the world, but interns are responsible for securing their own Schengen visa in advance, if that is needed. Please contact us to discuss specifics. Interns should provide their own tent, bedding, and outdoor clothing and personal equipment suitable for an extended field season in all weathers.

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·      Meticulous attention to detail and organisational skills, including data entry and sample organisation

·      Good interpersonal and team working skills

·      Scientific literacy and numeracy and familiarity with experimental design

·      Fluency in English

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·      Academic qualification in a relevant biological discipline (BSc or equivalent)

·      Experience of animal care and husbandry, particularly in reptiles

·      Knowledge of/fluency in German (Italian and Slovenian also an advantage)

·      Driver’s licence with significant driving experience

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Informal inquiries in advance of application are welcome.

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